JLT Specialty hires Aon exec to build construction practice in US

JLT Specialty USA, a subsidiary of broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group, has appointed Andy O’Brien as a partner in its Boston office.

In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for further building JLT's construction practice. In January 2017, JLT had acquired a majority stake in Construction Risk Partners (CRP), a construction risk and surety specialty insurance broker in the US.

Prior to joining CRP, O’Brien spent over a decade with Aon where he served as a member of Aon Construction’s national brokerage team and was the brokerage leader for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. O’Brien began his insurance career as a senior underwriter at Liberty Mutual where he managed a $40 million book of construction business consisting of ENR Top 250 Contractors and Wrap-Up programmes.

"JLT Construction has over 400 construction experts across the globe, we have specialized resources to support clients wherever and whenever they need us," said Mike Rice, CEO at JLT Specialty USA. "We are committed to bringing the best resources to our clients and will continue to invest in our Construction capabilities."

Rob Rapp, partner at Construction Risk Partners a JLT Group Company, commented: "We are delighted to expand our Construction expertise in Boston and are pleased to welcome Andy to our team. Andy’s experience will be invaluable to our current and future clients."

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